Hammock stand



Jan. 8, 1952 c, BENJAMIN 2,581,623.

HAMMOCK STAND Filed Nov. 19, 1947 2 SHEETSSHEET l INVENTOR 1 I BY f1 1 Ia ATTORNEYS Jan. 8, 1952 (3, BENJAMIN 2,581,623

HAMMOCK STAND 2 SHEETS-SI-IEET 2 Filed NOV. 19, 1947 INVENTOR BY W.

ATTORNEYS.

Patented Jan. 8, 1952 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE HAMMOCK STAND ClarenceF. Benjamin, North Harlowe, N. 0.

Application November 19, 1947, Serial No. 786,995

1 Claim. 1

This invention relates to hammock stands of the folding type, theprimary object of the invention being to provide a hammock stand whichmay be folded into an exceptionally small and compact article tofacilitate transportation and storage of the stand.

An important object of the invention is to provide a stand embodying aframe construction of pivoted side bars so constructed and arranged thatwhen extended, the length of the stand will be increased to support ahammock of the sling type and of the usual length.

Another important object of the invention is to provide connecting meansbetween the side bars of the frame wherein the pivot points will move topositions past dead center, thereby securely holding the side members ofthe frame in their extended positions.

Still another object of the invention is to provide an adjustable sunshield at one end of the stand, the shield being constructed in such away that it may be tilted to various angular positions for theconvenience of the person occupying the hammock.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as thedescription proceeds, the invention consists of certain novel details ofconstruction and combinations of parts hereinafter more fully describedand pointed out in the claim, it being understood that changes may bemade in the construction and arrangement of parts Without departing fromthe spirit of the invention as claimed.

Referring to the drawings:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of a hammock stand illustrating ahammock as supported thereon.

2 bar 8, intermediate bars 9 and I0 pivotally connected at ll, providingleg sections at points Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof, a portion of thehammock having been broken away illustrating the relation of the sidemembers of the frame with respect to each other.

Fig. 3 is a side elevational view of the hammock and stand, the standbeing shown in a partially extended position.

Fig. 4 is an edge elevational view of the stand in its folded condition.

Fig. 5 is a fragmental enlarged sectional view through one end of thestand illustrating the means for securing the sun shield in itspositions of adjustment.

Fig. 6 is a sectional view taken on line 6-5 of Fig. 5.

Referring to the drawings in detail, the stand comprises side members 5and 6, connected at their outer ends by means of rods '1.

Each of these side members comprises an end beyond the pivot H.

An end bar l2 also forms a part of each side member, the end bars [2, aswell as the intermediate bars 9 and It being of identical lengths, whilethe end bar 8 is somewhat shorter than bars 9, l0 and I2.

The bar in of each side member has pivotal connection with the link l3,that also has pivotal connection with the end bar 8, at M, or at a pointadjacent to the upper end of the end bar 8.

A similar link l5 has pivotal connection with the upper end of theintermediate bar 9 and has pivotal connection with the end bar l2 at [6.As clearly shown by Fig. 3 of the drawings, the end bar 8 has pivotalconnection with the lower end of the intermediate bar 9 at ll, while thelower end of the intermediate bar It has pivotal connection with thelower end of the end bar l2, at I8. As shown by Fig. 3 of the drawings,the stand is in a semi-extended position. By forming the upper ends ofthe side members of the stand downwardly, from the position shown byFig. 3 of the drawings to the position shown by Fig. l of the drawings,it will be seen that the points of connection between the bars 9 and I0and the links l3 and 15, will be moved to positions below the line ofdead center between the bars 9 and I0 and pivot points between the linksand end bars 8, thereby securing the end members 8 and i2 against inwardmovement, when the hammock, which is indicated by the referencecharacter I9, is swung thereon and the hammock is supporting the weightof the occupant.

To further secure the pivoted bars in their extended positions, pivotedlatches 20 are provided on the bars 9, the latches moving over the pins2| extending laterally from the end bars I2.

The reference character 22 indicates the sun shield which embodies sidearms 23, each side arm embodying a pair of members between which thecloth material 24 is secured. The inner ends of the side arms are formedwith notches that fit over the rod 1 at one end of the stand, themembers of the side arms being drawn together into gripping relationwith the rod 1, by means of the bolts 25 that pass through the membersof the side arms, there being provided win nuts 26 mounted on thethreaded ends of the bolts for creating a binding action between theside arms and rods 1 to hold the sun shield in various positions ofadjustment.

3 Due to this construction it will be obvious that the side arm at oneside of the stand may be moved outwardly independently of the side armat the opposite side of the stand, thereby providing a sun shield withunlimited adjustments.

In view of the manner of pivotally connecting the side bars of thepresent stand, it is possible to construct the stand of pivoted sectionsthat are exceptionally short, with the result that when the stand isfolded, the stand will embody an exceptionally small and compact articlethat may be readily transported in the carrier compartment of a motorvehicle.

It might be further stated that a pocket 21 is provided at what might betermed the head end of the hammock, for the reception of a pillow forthe comfort of the occupant of the hammock.

Having thus described the invention, what is ends thereof and beininclined in opposite directions, links pivotally connecting the end barswith the upper ends of the intermediate bars, said links adapted to movedownwardly past dead center, normally holding the end bars eX- tended,rods connecting the side members at their upper ends, and a hammockhaving its ends connected to said rods securing the hammock to theframe.

CLARENCE F. BENJAMIN.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file ofthis patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 316,298 Segar Apr. 21, 18852,243,984 Kingewald June 3, 1941 2,347,656 Benjamin May 2, 1944 FOREIGNPATENTS Number Country Date 659,040 Germany Apr. 25, 1938

